Nakornpayap International School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 9.08K–15.6K
THB 305K–522K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Nakornpayap International School (NIS) in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a WASC-accredited secular international school. It serves early years (ages 3-5) through Grade 12 and offers a U.S. standards-based curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 100
- Founded
- 1993
- Religion
- none
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| ECC (K1-K3) | THB 304,500≈ USD 9.08K |
| Lower Elementary (G1-G3) | THB 404,400≈ USD 12.1K |
| Upper Elementary (G4-G5) | THB 422,800≈ USD 12.6K |
| Middle School (G6-G8) | THB 457,400≈ USD 13.6K |
| High School (G9-G12) | THB 521,800≈ USD 15.6K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| ECC (K1-K3) | THB 304,500 (about USD 9.08K) |
| Lower Elementary (G1-G3) | THB 404,400 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Upper Elementary (G4-G5) | THB 422,800 (about USD 12.6K) |
| Middle School (G6-G8) | THB 457,400 (about USD 13.6K) |
| High School (G9-G12) | THB 521,800 (about USD 15.6K) |
Source: school website (nis.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Nakornpayap International School (this school) | THB 304,500 (about USD 9.08K) | THB 521,800 (about USD 15.6K) |
| American Pacific International School | THB 330,750 (about USD 9.86K) | THB 524,800 (about USD 15.6K) |
| Prem Tinsulanonda International School | THB 416,000 (about USD 12.4K) | THB 814,000 (about USD 24.3K) |
| Panyaden International School | THB 321,000 (about USD 9.57K) | THB 594,000 (about USD 17.7K) |
| Wichai Wittaya School | THB 118,600 (about USD 3.54K) | THB 162,600 (about USD 4.85K) |
| Meritton British International School | THB 224,400 (about USD 6.69K) | THB 440,000 (about USD 13.1K) |
Source: school website (nis.ac.th) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- THB 5,000
- Enrolment fee
- THB 80,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Exam results
- AP · Pass rate
- 86.4%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Swimming
- Physical education
Arts
- Music
- Fine arts
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Movement
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC
- Memberships
- EARCOS
Licence
Listed in the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) register of international schools in Thailand (checked 2026-10-29).
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows a U.S. Common Core-based curriculum from elementary through high school, with AP courses in high school.
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Arts & PE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports a 2025 AP pass rate of 86.36% (score 3 or higher), rising for three consecutive years.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Social-emotional growth is central to the early years, building independence and a sense of belonging.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1993, described as the oldest secular international school in Chiang Mai.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Describes a diversity-centred community with members from over 100 nationalities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent-Teacher-Student Association sponsors school events and works closely with the school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
High school offers over 20 AP courses and honors classes, with personalised academic counselling.
- AP courses
- Honors classes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
High school offers fine arts, music and performing arts; early years include specialist music, art and movement classes.
- Fine arts
- Music
- Performing arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
High school students mentor elementary students, and the school emphasises mutual support among members.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers AP Japanese and AP Chinese courses and emphasises foreign language study.
- AP Japanese
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Foreign language study
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Announced a full six-year WASC accreditation through 2032, following a November 2025 visit.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families submit an online application and required documents; the admissions team reviews them and replies within 5-7 business days. A Chinese-language tour is available.
- Online application
- Required documents
- Chinese-language admissions tour
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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